FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of December, 2007

Penn West Energy Trust

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

2200, 425 – First Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3L8

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F o Form 40-F.x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o No x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-

Documents Filed As Part of This Form 6-K

See the Exhibit Index hereto.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		PENN WEST ENERGY TRUST
		By its administrator, Penn West  Petroleum Ltd.
		(Registrant)
Date:	December 6, 2007	By:	/s/ Todd Takeyasu
			Name: Todd Takeyasu
			Title:	Senior Vice-President &
				Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Arrangement Agreement Effective October 30, 2007

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